KennethL.Carpenter

Carpenter, Kenneth L. 84 02/26/1926 01/28/2011 Ken is survived by his son, Ken Carpenter Jr. and his wife, Cheryl; daughter, Kimberlee Jensen; and grandchildren, KaCee, Nycole and Kyla. A graduate of Seaside High School, Ken enlisted in the U.S. Navy during World War II and then went on to Oregon State College (now University) where he was a star running back and defensive back. He played in the East West All-Star game and was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the NFL (National Football League), where he played for four years. He has several records with the Browns that still stand today. Ken went on to play and coach with the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the Canadian Football League. He then came back to the States and was a player coach with the American Football League, Denver Broncos. He went on to be the head coach of several minor league teams, including the Indianapolis Warriors, Charleston Rockets and the Hartford Charter Oaks before coaching the Washington Redskins with former teammate, Otto Graham. Ken retired from coaching and worked for the Indiana Depart-ment of Correction as the director of recreation. In this role, he helped many inmates become more active and helped guide them to a more productive role in society when they were released. Ken touched many lives and helped many a player make it in the NFL with his tireless efforts to help those he felt would make an impact in the NFL. He was able to follow his dream of playing and coaching professional football. He loved being called "Coach." Services are pending. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the
or the American Cancer Association. Coach, you will be sorely missed by your family and the many people whose lives you touched.